Comments on: Ron Kellogg’s Bugatti Type 57/59 Roadster Special

By: Norbert Bukowski

Norbert Bukowski — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:27:26 +0000

I know Chuck from way back and have owned several T59 projects. The thing that has always hit me about this car is that everything looks great on paper or from pictures but when you get near the car it just doesnt work. The t59 chassis and GP car is very small and tight. To translate into a touring car with those gorgeous fenders should have been scaled up a bit. A t57S chassis would have been ideal. The workmanship and attention to detail is amazing. In most of the articles I have seen Chuck doesnt get the credit he deserves as the awesome car builder who really made this happen.

By: Shaun Kellogg

Shaun Kellogg — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:40:01 +0000

Richard he sure is around, go check out kelloggautoarchives.com

I am his grandson and we recently sold this car, however it was a fantastic car I grew up with the build throughout my entire life. I am in some of those pictures when the car was shown at the Quail.

And yes I can admit my grandpa is a total car nut!

By: Richard Nelson

Richard Nelson — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:28:34 +0000

I first met Ron in mid 80′s and would love to contact him if at all possible. At the time he had John Bonds 1950 Ferrari F1 racecar in his garage. along with a gorgeous 911 that was Chevy powered, plus a Bugatti engine in a glass display in his living room, along with three of Dan Gurney’s most famous race cars in his living room….a complete and total car nut, one of the most interesting car freaks I’ve ever met….plz let me know if he’s still around and contactable…….

By: Wayne Barratt

Wayne Barratt — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:16:30 +0000

Beautiful car, it has become my favourite Bugatti! Looking at the sweep front fenders, one has to imagine that Dave Holls was influenced by the Lotus 7 S2′s as they are very similar in shape.

By: Bob Dustan

Bob Dustan — Tue, 05 May 2009 01:35:15 +0000

Dave Holls and I became friends at Michigan State, and remained so at GM Styling/Design. We all know how talented he was, but his design for this Bugatti Roadster has to be one of his best.

By: Pete Maier

Pete Maier — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:52:55 +0000

I too saw the car at Art Center’s event in 2006. I knew Dave Holls quite well through my art work after leaving GM, but never really worked for him directly while at GM. The car is a true tribute to Dave’s love of the classics.

By: David R. North

David R. North — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:15:57 +0000

I saw this stunning car at the Art Center Car Show 2006. I thought at the time it was one of the most desirable cars I had ever seen. Fun to see the development story and remember friends who worked on this project. Good Story.

By: Bernie Smith

Bernie Smith — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:51:36 +0000

FANTASTIC! Both Dave Holls and Jean Bugatti would be very proud!